Grizzlies waive D'Angelo Russell before ever playing him
Memphis waived D'Angelo Russell on Friday after failing to find a trade partner, eating his roughly $5.9 million salary rather than stretching it, according to Shams Charania.
Memphis waived D'Angelo Russell on Friday after failing to find a trade partner, eating his roughly $5.9 million salary rather than stretching it, according to Shams Charania.
Washington signed guards Reece Beekman and Trevor Keels, wing Chris Livingston and forward Steve Settle III to Exhibit 10 contracts. The Wizards waived forward KeShawn Murphy, who had signed his own Exhibit 10 deal just last week. All five are expected to land with the Capital City Go-Go once the NBA preseason wraps.
Miami Herald's Anthony Chiang reports Klay Thompson's three-point shooting gives him an edge for the Heat's last starting spot over Tim Hardaway Jr. and Pelle Larsson. Thompson joined Miami after negotiating a buyout with Dallas over the summer.
The Lakers signed forwards Cole Swider and William Kyle III, waiving guards Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross in corresponding moves.
Memphis has officially signed Carson Cooper to a two-way contract, months after the agreement was first reported. The undrafted Michigan State big averaged 11.5 points and 7.1 rebounds as a senior and will earn $678,882 this season.
Detroit signed guard Bryson Warren to an Exhibit 10 contract. The Motor City Cruise, Detroit's G League affiliate, recently acquired his G League rights and he's expected to join them after the preseason. Warren averaged 18.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists in 28 G League games last season for Westchester.
New York officially signed Kevin McCullar Jr. and Tyler Nickel to two-way contracts on Sunday.
Golden State signed free agent guard Miles Kelly to a training camp contract, the team announced. Kelly spent his rookie year on a two-way deal with Dallas, appearing in 14 games before being waived in March.
Jarred Vanderbilt remains on the Lakers roster, and ClutchPoints' David Yapkowitz reports the team has continued trying to move him. Signings of Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle squeeze his spot in the rotation.
Utah has formally signed Terrell Brown Jr., the team announced in a press release. Agent Daniel Hazan had told Chris Haynes back in August that the two sides agreed to terms, though the deal's exact terms were never disclosed.
Peter Suder has signed a training camp contract with Chicago after the Lakers waived him following Summer League. The undrafted guard averaged 5.8 points and 2.3 assists in five Summer League games for Los Angeles.
Minnesota officially signed forwards KJ Martin and Norchad Omier to training camp contracts, per Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. The Wolves have also agreed to terms with Drew Timme, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reports Martin and Timme will fight for a roster spot.
Karl-Anthony Towns is eligible for a four-year, roughly $276M extension with New York. ESPN's Brian Windhorst said owner James Dolan has set a line at the second luxury tax apron, and paying Towns the max would force the Knicks to break up the roster.
Phoenix signed center Duop Reath, guard Kennedy Chandler and forward Phillip Wheeler to Exhibit 10 deals ahead of camp. To clear space, the Suns waived John Camden, Corey Camper Jr. and Sam Hoiberg, who had only just signed similar deals days earlier.
The Coachella Valley Lakers acquired G League returning-player guard Jahmir Young from the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Miami's affiliate. In return, Sioux Falls gets center Kylor Kelley's returning rights and a 2027 G League first-round pick.
Detroit's five-year, $200 million offer to restricted free agent Jalen Duren includes a clause requiring monthly weight checks, according to Hunter Patterson and Sam Amick of The Athletic.
Golden State released its training camp roster ahead of Hawaii workouts, and Nick Boyd is no longer on it. GSWCBA reports the Warriors waived Boyd and replaced him with Miles Kelly on an Exhibit 10 contract.
Brooklyn waived forward Nick Pringle after signing him to an Exhibit 10 deal last week. He's expected to head to the Long Island Nets for the G League season.
Detroit signed wing Brice Williams to an Exhibit 10 contract. He's expected to head to the Motor City Cruise once the NBA preseason wraps. Williams played 41 G League games last season, averaging 14 points on 46/43/78 shooting with 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists.
Sacramento signed forward Leaky Black to an Exhibit 10 contract. The Kings waived Gabe Levin and Tyrone Marshall Jr., both of whom had signed camp deals earlier in the week.